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Holiday & Christmas Shows in Denver

The holiday season in Denver brings many theater, music and classic dance performances.

You can only see these fan favorites once a year.

From holiday classics like Colorado Ballet: 'The Nutcracker' to Broadway icon Sarah Brightman, there's no better way to warm the heart than experiencing a performing arts show. There will be plenty of laughter, too. Chevy Chase will be in town to celebrate a certain holiday movie where lots of things go wrong.

We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.

Holiday Events

'A Christmas Carol'

WHEN: Nov. 21–Dec. 28, 2025
WHERE: Wolf Theatre
Essential to the holiday season in Denver, "A Christmas Carol" is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, the DCPA Theatre Company’s production is “a splendidly festive tradition” (BroadwayWorld) that illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.

'A Drag Queen Christmas' (ages 18+ only)

WHEN: Nov. 29, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre
Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest-running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Onya Nurve, Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Bosco and Lydia B. Kollins. Ages: 18 & Over

Colorado Ballet: 'The Nutcracker'

WHEN: Nov. 29–Dec. 28, 2025
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
The beloved holiday favorite returns in a dazzling production like no one's ever seen, featuring all-new sets and costumes created especially for Colorado Ballet. A sellout every year, this magical tale of Clara, the Nutcracker and the Mouse King is going to be dreamier than ever.